Result Test Name
REVIEWED BY:
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
123012330
Laboratory Test Name
THALASSEMIA AND HEMOGLOBINOPATHY COMP (Quest)
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
-
Collection Container
3 EDTA and 1 RED
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) Adult: 5 mL whole blood collected in each of three separate EDTA (lavender-top) tubes and 1 mL serum Pediatric: 1 mL whole blood collected in each of three separate EDTA (lavender-top) tubes and 1 mL serum Alternative Specimen(s) Plasma is NO longer acceptable. Minimum Volume Adult: 5 mL whole blood collected in each of 2 separate EDTA (lavender-top) tubes and 0.5 mL serum Pediatric: 1 mL whole blood collected in each of 2 separate EDTA (lavender-top) tubes and 0.5 mL serum Collection Instructions Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of draw. Both whole blood and serum (preferred) or whole blood and plasma (acceptable) are required for this test. Whole blood Adult: Draw blood and send in three separate EDTA (lavender-top) tube(s) each containing 5 mL of whole blood (15 mL total) refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen. Pediatric: Draw blood and send in three separate EDTA (lavender-top) tube(s) each containing 1 mL of whole blood (3 mL total) refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Container Temp
Refrigerated (3)
Container Volume
15.000
Test Info
Includes Hemoglobin A Hemoglobin F Hemoglobin A2 (Quant) Hemoglobin A2 Prime Hemoglobin S Hemoglobin C Hemoglobin D Hemoglobin G Hemoglobin Lepore Hemoglobin E Hemoglobin Barts Variant Hemoglobin HPLC Hemogram (Red Blood Cell Count Hemoglobin Hematocrit MCV MCH MCHC RDW) Ferritin and Interpretation This is a reflexive profile. Additional testing such as molecular tests will be added at an additional charge if indicated.
Shipping Instructions
Serum: Draw blood in a red-top tube (no-gel) or a serum gel tube. Spin down and send 1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of serum refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature (acceptable). Plasma: Draw blood in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube or an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Mix by gentle inversion. Then spin down and send 1 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum) refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature (acceptable). Note: 1. Patient's age and sex are required on test requisition. 2. Include recent transfusion information. 3. Label specimens appropriately (blood serum). Transport Container Transport tube and EDTA (lavender-top) tube Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) Note: Tubes must be insulated from cold packs to prevent hemolysis Specimen Stability Serum or plasma Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: 30 days Whole blood Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: Unacceptable Reject Criteria Hemolysis Received room temperature >72 hours Whole blood received frozen Setup Schedule Set up: Tues-Sat